Winter Field Day 2025 and a new POTA Activator!

This Winter Field Day myself and fellow hams set up in Morgan Monroe State Forest (US-4215) at their training center. This is a pretty great facility! Joe (W9NVY) leads a school club (W9BNL) at his high school who joined us for this event. Much fun was had and all the kids were able to get some radio time in. The facility we were in is extremely nice but it wouldn't feel quite like field day to me if I didn't go into the field for at least a little while. So myself and Mike (KD9MYJ), who is also an avid hiker, set off for a nearby park within the greater park of Morgan Monroe State Forest. We did a quick setup and got on the air and immediately started making contacts. Operating POTA on field day has its advantages as there is no shortage of contacts. After activating the parks I turned the radio over to Mike who successfully made ahis 10th contact for US-4215. Mike has been a POTA hunter for a while at this point but it always feels good to get that first activation under your belt. Welcome to the POTA crew Mike! We then headed back to the facility and rejoined our friends. Thanks to everyone who worked us and thank you to my local Ham Fam:
Joe W9NVY
Ike W9IKE
Mike KD9MYJ
Pete KA1GHF
Mike W9MDT

[@DK5ONV]

Happy Weekend to my worldwide HAMily. There's going to be a CQWW - SSB Contest taking place this Weekend that might cause a Ton of Interference. Good luck for you Guys, keep up your fantastic Work. 73 de Uncle Günter across the Pond 💯👍🙋‍♂

[@backpackingbooky]

Thanks for the info, and thanks for watching! 73

[@pastormikespage]

Thanks to KD9YEY, W9NVY, and W9IKE. I had a great time with the W9BNL crew. Brice, you do a great job with your videos. They have been an inspiration to me and I am sure many, many more. The camera does add 20 lbs. Oy Vey! de KD9MYJ

[@backpackingbooky]

@@pastormikespage thanks! I enjoy making them. Glad you could join us!